Author Topic: Show us you circular fish-eye images (Read 42858 times)

Jørgen Ramskov · « **on:** March 14, 2016, 16:54:59 »

Inspired by Erik's post about the 6mm Nikkor fisheye, I looked around and found a mint Sigma AF 8mm F3.5 EX DG for sale at a price of 2500DKK / $373. Is it a good lens and is the price fair?

Bjørn Rørslett · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2016, 17:23:08 »

Ask yourself the relevant question: what am I going to do with this lens?

If you can formulate 2-3 convincing arguments that alter the balance against DKK 2500,- go ahead and buy the sigma.

Erik Lund · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2016, 17:27:59 »

yes it's a good price, Jakov has one also great in IR

Jørgen Ramskov · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2016, 17:37:01 »

Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on March 14, 2016, 17:23:08

Ask yourself the relevant question: what am I going to do with this lens?

If you can formulate 2-3 convincing arguments that alter the balance against DKK 2500,- go ahead and buy the sigma.

You are of course completely right. I have no idea how to shoot with such a lens. It is just instant NAS kicking in, including the fact that the seller is living pretty close by...

I really have no argument to buy the lens other than it being fun.

pluton · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2016, 18:13:34 »

I had one for about six months...it was a decent lens.

BEZ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2016, 18:14:31 »

Skip the Sigma and use the funds to buy a plane ticket to Edinburgh instead .....then you can use the real thing!!!

Plus I would love to see you in Killin.

Cheers

Bjørn Rørslett · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2016, 18:16:01 »

Quote from: Jørgen Ramskov on March 14, 2016, 17:37:01

I really have no argument to buy the lens other than it being fun.

You still need at least 2 more. Remember you might have to defend spending that money to the Finance Minister of the Household, who may not be you.

Andrea B. · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2016, 18:31:23 »

Oh for heaven's sake buy the circular fish!! They are so much fun.
Granted you will likely not be using the lens regularly. But get it, play with it for awhile and see what happens. If you don't like it, sell it on Ebay.

I have this particular Sigma 8/3.5 EX DG and like it very much. Well made and Sigma finishes the lenses nicely.
There is a removable front ring which I think is meant to be a lens shade. Anyway, on an FX camera if you remove the ring you get a larger circle.

Practicing circular composition is an interesting effort.

I use the Sig8 in one of my favorite series. Here is Man in Kitchen with Smiling Pet Cat
(originally shown on Fotozones).

Jørgen Ramskov · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2016, 21:02:39 »

Quote from: BEZ on March 14, 2016, 18:14:31

Skip the Sigma and use the funds to buy a plane ticket to Edinburgh instead .....then you can use the real thing!!!

Plus I would love to see you in Killin.

I would love to go but sadly the dates don't fit in my calendar.

Nice shot Andrea! I guess one argument for buying it would be to practice shooting with a fisheye